CITY OF AUBURN REQUIRED BUILDING DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS
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It is the responsibility of the permit holder to notify the Building Department prior to covering any work that needs inspection. Obviously, not all of the following inspections will apply to every job, and in some cases, additional inspections may be required. If you are uncertain as to which inspections pertain to the project you are undertaking, we urge you to check with the Building Department before covering up any work. Failure to call for a required inspection may result in your having to dismasntle completed work to expose the area in question for inspection. The telephone number to request an inspection is (530) 823-4211 ext. 6301.The approved "Job Copy" of the plans and the "Job Card" (the actual permit) must be on-site and available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.
- Foundation / Forms - After grading, forming and steel placement is completed; trenches are cleaned out; and before pouring any concrete.
- Slab - After grading, forming and steel placement is completed; trenches are cleaned out; after all piping, conduit, etc., has been placed and inspected; and before pouring any concrete. (Plumbing shall be under test)
- Joist / Girder / Underfloor - After all joists, girders, blocking, plumbing, heat ducts (with required insulation), electrical conduits and wiring have been installed and before any underfloor insulation has been installed.
- Floor Insulation - After all underfloor insulation is in place and before any subflooring has been laid.
- Roof Sheathing - After all roof sheathing and flashings have been installed and prior to putting on any roofing materials.
- Exterior Sheathing - Per approved drawing or per CBC, Chapter 23, Figure 2308.9.3 Basic Components of the Lateral Bracing System, and Tables 2308.9.3(1) through 2308.9.3(5).
- Exterior Lath (stucco wire) - After all lathing, backing and weep screed is in place.
- Frame - After the roof is on and the exterior has been enclosed; framing, fire blocking and bracing is in place; and all pipes, chimneys, plumbing and heating vents and electrical wiring are complete and have been approved.
- Rough Plumbing / Top Out Inspection - All plumbing must be tested by filling with water (10 foot head is required), inspected and approved before it is covered. In addition, the following inspection is required when applicable:
- Shower Pan - The inspection is made after the pan is framed in and hot-mopped or other approved shower pan lining material has been installed. Pan must hold water for 24 hours prior to inspection.
- Electrical - All electrical wiring must be inspected and approved before any wiring is covered. All fixtures must be inspected and approved after installation is completed.
- Rough Mechanical - All flues, vents, heating ducts and chimneys must be inspected and approved after installation and before they are covered.
- Wall / Attic Insulation - After framing has been approved and insulation is installed.
- Sheetrock - After all sheetrock has been installed and corner materials have been affixed, and prior to any taping. Any gaps or cracks exceeding 1/4 inch must be filled before calling for this inspection.
- Gas Fitting – Entire gas line must be subjected to a pressure test (min. 10psi) and approved before the test gauge is removed. (This will not be inspected prior to sheetrock)
- Roofing - If the job involves a tear-off of old roofing materials, call before installing any new materials. All sheathing and flashings must be installed.
- Final- Job is complete with no outstanding corrections.